Divergent theme
The theme of Divergent is to be brave. In the book a lot of the struggle is between the old and new ways of living. Veronica Roth differentiates between stupidity and bravery to enforce this point. In most of the book Tris tries to forget about her old faction but has a difficult time embracing the ways of her new factions.Throughout the book Tris is forced to choose between real bravery or being daring.